Van der Poel Triumphs at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on a Refined Canyon Aero with Prototype Shimano Wheels
Mathieu van der Poel rode a freshly updated Canyon Aeroad with CFR-labeled frame and prototype Shimano wheels to win Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, powering clear from a three‑rider break late in the race after an attack on the Molenberg and rolling to a solo victory. The bike featured a SRAM UDH-compatible dropout, a Dura‑Ace groupset with 40/55 chainrings, and wheels with carbon spokes stamped 'Prototype,' suggesting upcoming Shimano wheel tech and a possible new Dura‑Ace pairing. Van der Poel’s long partnership with Canyon and the custom-painted frame were highlighted in coverage.
